Taiwanese authorities reported that a China-linked ship, Shunxing 39, entered its waters and damaged a submarine cable, raising concerns of deliberate action.
Local experts believe the incident was intentional, suggesting the vessel's true owner is a Chinese national, supported by unnamed coast guard sources.
The incident highlights 'grey zone warfare', a tactic of harming opponents covertly, where damaging submarine cables serves to disrupt nations without direct attribution.
Shipping databases show conflicting registrations for Shunxing 39, raising questions about the vessel's ownership, while Taiwan's connectivity remained unaffected due to redundancy plans.
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